The Giant Dipper was the largest on the West Coast at the time it was built and is one of the oldest operating roller ...

Since Feb. 18, Washington has seen seven earthquakes with a magnitude above 2.5, including the strongest earthquake to hit the state in five years, a magnitude 4.5 that struck Orcas Island early ...

DOT officials look down to the landslide that occurred during the 2001 Nisqually earthquake. Bruce Kellman The News Tribune file, 2001 A string of earthquakes is sometimes interpreted as a sign ...

Earthquakes can cause widespread loss of life and property, so reliable forecasts remain a global priority. Heat-related factors might influence seismic activity, making accurate predictions crucial ...

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Seismologists know a lot about the mechanics of earthquakes and why they occur. What’s more difficult to determine, however, is how to predict future earthquakes. And while associating ...

Could the sun play a role in earthquake forecasting? A new study suggests solar heat may subtly influence seismic activity by altering surface temperatures and underground pressure. Credit: ...

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The southern section of the fault has not experienced a major rupture since 1857, leading scientists to warn of the increasing likelihood of a substantial earthquake, often referred to as the "Big ...

An earthquake struck the northwest part of Washington state near the U.S.-Canada border early Monday morning, officials said. A tsunami wasn't expected following the earthquake. The preliminary ...

SEATTLE — Technology that detects strong earthquakes and alerts residents to their shaking got renewed attention after an earthquake struck near Orcas Island on Monday morning. The magnitude 4.5 ...